Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Mate, the Indiegogo ...

bikes like the Mate SUV that we’ll be talking about today are meant to offer unparalleled levels of practicality, and in some cases, replace your actual gasoline or diesel-powered SUV.